Creative Loafing
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CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 51 • NO. 11 • AUGUST 2022
ATL BREWS: Magical moments for VIP kids
The 411 on Atlanta beers, breweries, brewpubs, and brewing companies
LISTENING POST: Filk, faeries, nerd core and swing — when sub-cultures collide at Dragon Con
08/09/2022 12:14 PM
A little something geeky for Dragon Con ears
ATL BREWS: Artist market, live music, comedy, trivia, and more
08/09/2022 9:25 AM
The 411 on Atlanta beers, breweries, brewpubs, and brewing companies
ATL UNTRAPPED: Latif Rashad sees it — do you?
08/08/2022 5:45 PM
Get familiar with the founder of Wisdom Fashion House, and get ready for a month of must-attend rap concerts.
SCREEN TIME: I’m not saying it’s aliens, but…
08/05/2022 4:08 PM
Will ‘Get Out’s’ Jordan Peele break his winning streak? ‘Nope’
CONCERT REVIEW: Revisiting Kendrick Lamar live
08/03/2022 1:33 PM
‘The Big Steppers Tour’ at State Farm Arena
GRAZING: You no longer have to fly to enjoy One Flew South
08/02/2022 1:27 PM
But, if you do, don't fly east and don't fly west
Events
3rd Saturday Afternoon Singers Jam (Copy),
Cost: No Cover (Pay What You Can / Musician Tips)
Doors @ 12:30 PM (proof of vaccination is required to enter; masks must be worn at all times),
08/20/2022 1:00 PM
An Evening of Great Soul Music featuring Leonard Julien lll 3:00 PM Matinee and 7pm Show,
Cost: $15-$35,
08/20/2022 3:00 PM
MONST3R HIGH! A Creepy Cool Drag Show,
Cost: $15 Adv / $20 Doors • $25 VIP
Doors @ 8 PM (proof of vaccination is required to enter; masks encouraged but not required; ages 18+),
08/20/2022 9:00 PM
ASCENSION: A GOTH INDUSTRIAL NIGHT,
Cost: Doors 10:00 pm / $10 before midnight / $12 after midnight / 18+,
08/20/2022 10:00 PM
The Michael C. Carlos Museum Offers Free Admission Select Sundays this Summer,
Cost: Free,
08/21/2022 12:00 PM
FLAMENCO feat. Cristian Puig + Emrah Kotan + Marilia Quevedo + Erica Poole "La Eritaña” + Julie Moon,
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door Doors @ 6:30 PM (proof of vaccination is required to enter; masks encouraged but not required),
08/21/2022 7:30 PM
New Podcast Alert -The Hidden Meaning of Dreams with Sweet Georgia Pam,
Cost: Free,
08/23/2022 5:00 AM
Aerial Burlesque 101: A 5-Week Course Series by Celestial Cabaret! WEEK FOUR,
Cost: Full Course Series: $215,
08/23/2022 7:30 PM
Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet,
Cost: $5 Door
Doors @ 8 PM (proof of vaccination is required to enter; masks encouraged but not required),
08/24/2022 9:00 PM
News/Features
Creative Loafing's 50th Anniversary Issue
NEWS BRIEF: Toll lanes returning to Georgia 400, DOT says
08/20/2022 2:00 AM
From North Springs north to McFarland Parkway
NEWS BRIEF: Activists rally to condemn sexual abuse at Stewart Detention Center
08/20/2022 2:00 AM
‘Unsafe for women and unsafe for everyone’
NEWS BRIEF: Bank of America awards $1.2 million in grants to Atlanta nonprofits
08/20/2022 2:00 AM
Aim is ‘to help drive economic opportunity’
NEWS BRIEF: Rosalynn Carter’s 95th birthday celebration focuses on butterfly protection
08/20/2022 2:00 AM
‘New sculpture at the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail in Plains’
NEWS BRIEF: Rainbow crosswalk in Midtown vandalized
08/19/2022 2:00 AM
Spray painted swastika a ‘disgusting act’
5 Things to Do Today
Women Abstract Expressionists
08/19/2022 12:00 PM
rek Gallery
CL Critic Okla Jones Recommends: The summer exhibition at rek features a talented group of women...
August Friday Jazz Night
08/19/2022 6:00 PM
High Museum of Art
CL's Matthew Warhol Recommends: Hands down, jazz nights are the best way to experience the High...
Groovin’ on the Green
08/19/2022 6:00 PM
Brook Run Park
Join us on the night of August 19th for a Make-Up of Groovin’ on the Green at the Brook Run Park Amphitheater. The concert by Sassfolk will begin at 6...
The Josephines
08/19/2022 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
The Josephines are a rag tag group of rock n roll drenched country hoodlums from Bowling Green, KY. Made up of singer Brad Tabor, lead guitarist Zach ...
Yacht Rock's an Evening of Steely Dan
08/19/2022 8:30 PM
Venkman's
8:30pm Doors / 9pm Show Limited number of reserved seating options available - act fast! Yacht Rock Schooner presents an evening of Steely Dan. If you...
CL Promotions
Fun & Free: Waller's Coffee Terrifest
08/26/2022 10:00 AM
September 3rd, 4pm-10pm at Waller's Coffee Shop
Fun & Free: 'Three Thousand Years Of Longing'
08/24/2022 9:00 AM
August 23 at 7PM at Regal Atlantic Station
Music
ATL UNTRAPPED: A Month Of Morale
07/13/2022 8:42 PM
Kendrick Lamar, Lotus Rosery, and the Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash included in a full month of major hip-hop shows
BLUES & BEYOND: Blind Willie McTell (Mosaic) Reborn, R.I.P. Lil’ Joe
07/05/2022 11:35 AM
The Georgia 12-string guitar legend’s tiled tribute finds a new home, Lil‘ Joe passes
Arts & Culture
ABOUT TOWN: Distilleries, comedy, dinosaurs and plays
07/05/2022 5:59 PM
School’s out, so parents and kids each get choices in July
CREATIVE ARTS: Vibrant portraits that makes it feel like summer
07/05/2022 5:16 PM
Art and all you can eat pancakes at the Georgia Freight Depot this month.
Restaurants
ATL BREWS: Anniversaries, luaus and dance parties on tap
08/05/2022 1:47 PM
The 411 on Atlanta beers and breweries
Where to Eat BBQ in Atlanta
01/31/2019 9:28 PM
Browse BBQ restaurants in Atlanta as well as recommendations for the best ribs and sandwiches. CL's critics & readers weigh in on where to eat BBQ in ...
Where to Eat Late Night in Atlanta
01/17/2021 11:16 AM
Our list of 24 hour restaurants and late night food options.
Where to Eat Ethiopian in Atlanta
01/01/2019 4:42 PM
The ultimate list of Ethiopian dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.
Podcasts
Marketplace
Little Five Points Store
Creative Loafing has teamed up with L5P merchants to showcase items for sale. See some of the items from retail shops in Little Five Points. CL Marketplaces.
Piedmont Heights Neighborhood Store
Creative Loafing and the Piedmont Heights Alliance have teamed up to present a virtual shopping guide to the local shops in the neighborhood. CL Marketplaces.
Virginia Highland Store
Virginia Highland has some cool shops and experiences. See our marketplace for a sampling of what VA HA has to offer. CL Marketplaces.
Atlanta Events and Things to Do Today and this Weekend